East meets west.
by girlinafoodfrenzy
Silver threads of noodles, glisten…
aromatic flavours of anise…
Spices, pepper…
and heat…
Crispy duck with soft unctuous noodles and green, fresh salad…
Want more? Time to try this Viet inspired Duck Salad
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Oh I adore duck. It often goes a bit underused or under appreciated (or overwhelmed by sauces etc.), I find. This looks crisp and delicious, plus you know I love the kick of heat!
It’s a wonderfully light flavour, the richness of the duck is complemented by the orange and chilli and anise. The recipe is very much inspired by a master of Vietnamese cooking, Luke Nguyen and his incredible books and tv shows. Worth checking out
Going on my list:) Thanks, Alice!
Amazing pictures, and your words conjure up all the flavours!
Thank you Lorna. I always figure it can be veggied up for folks like your self, or I dare say a lovely piece of local fish (would that be Cod, I wonder?)
Yes yes yes! I want to try this salad! Those photos are just amazing, and I can almost taste the flavors. This looks like a great recipe for our weird, not-yet-fall weather. Thank you!
Likewise for us here in Sydney too! We have some weird, not quite spring and a little to cool weather, hence the crisp salad with a warm protein! I’m also a fan of traditional Duck a l’orange, so this appeals of course.
I wish I was making it tonight, but maybe later in the week… something to look forward to!
Thank you, it’s the best compliment when folks say they actually want to cook the food too! Next time I see some cold rainy days, I’ll send them ahead to you for a trip down memory lane
Many thanks!
Your photos always speak a million words of deliciousness
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks Uru, I’m playing about with some new filters and camera lenses for the iPhone, they work brilliantly too!
Another super-ilicious dish by Alice! Yum-yum. Fusion cuisine is wonderful. Love your pictures–fresh ingredients and glaze-y duck.
Well, the original idea came from the Vietnamese and French for this one so can’t take credit but just spreading the word! I figure it tastes amazing and I don’t want to keep it to myself
Your photos are pure poetry – so beautiful! Wonderful post – this salad looks delicious.
Thank you
I was actually short on words last night but I figure a picture speaks of thousand of them! It’s the ‘new duck salad’ and favourite in our home!
Love the feel of these pictures and love the dish even more!! This looks like it would be served in a classy restaurant!!
Hi Sammi, there’s always something special about having duck at home. With the salad and condiments it tasted a lot healthier than the regular duck a l’orange I usually do (not that there’s anything wrong with the old favourite either!)
Beautiful post and love the photos!!!
Thank you hipfoodiemom, I wasn’t sure if everyone wanted another Asian salad recipe but it seems they might. As for the pics it’s an instagram happy snap session, (as always!)
OMG, seriously? Instagram? Well, I do love all the filters. . Wow! They look fabulous!
Likewise! I love the filters, this one was the X-Lo filter, (I think) as for other pics its all iPhoneography, with various apps like adobe photoshop, fragmentation and occasionally hipsamatic. I’ve just started playing with some macro filters too for iPhone lenses, they’re around $100 here in Australia (but I think they’re significantly less in the US)
You’re photos are incredible too, no doubt you’re using more than an iPhone though
I love duck…..I wonder why, oh why, I don’t make it more often? Thanks for reminding me how versatile and delicious le petit canard can be! And the flavours, I love the vietnamese combo! Perfect!
Can’t take credit for the original idea but figure it’s do good (I must share!) I rarely cook Duck at home, but when I do my sweetheart is so excited
I bet….my sweetheart, not so fond of duck. I wish he were. I might have to convert him!
I think it would work equally well with some chicken breast and crispy orange skin. (Whereas I) and my sweetheart, usually fight for the last piece of duck!
I guess lucky me in that case!!! no fighting on that scene, I get every last piece!
Keeping harmony in the home indeed
Your photos are amazing. I told a fellow blogger about your use of phone camera and how brilliant they are. Asked her to take inspiration from your blog. For those who struggle with time and little monkeys at home phone camera is a blessing and you have taken it to a whole new level.
The last photo is absurdly awesome, is it because I’ll love everything on that plate?
Thank you so much. I’m equally amazed at the beautiful food and presentation that fellow bloggers (like yourself) make at home. We’re so lucky to be living in this modern age where technology is accessible and relatively free for all! I don’t know where I’d be without my iPhone (along with millions of other users!)
As for that last pic I agree, everything on the plate was delicious!
Your images are simply beautiful!
Hey Danny, thank you! So lucky though, the ingredients truly do speak for themselves. It’s kinda hard (not) to make Asian food look more colorful and vibrant when you throw it together! Thanks for stopping by
the ingredients may be great, but it’s the artist in you who composes each beautiful photo — kudos!
Thank you! It’s a pleasure to share my recipes and pics with like-minded folk, I really appreciate your feedback and thoughts on the photography
Fantastic. Photos and food. Love asian fusion/influence… whatever. I think I mentioned to Danny once, I’ve always glass noodles, fish sauce, thai chili sauce, etc on hand. The craving strikes often. cheers
So welcome! I love mixing it up at home. The orange duck was a revelation of flavours, nice for a change and truly delicious. Those noodles and salad *swoon!*